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19 November 2013 - Recent events had provided South Sudan with new opportunities, despite grave concerns about security in Jonglei State, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said in his most recent report on the country.

19 Nov 2013

Some signs of hope in South Sudan, UN envoy says

18 November 2013 – Beset by enormous challenges, South Sudan was “travelling a bumpy road” amid some positive signs, the top UN envoy for South Sudan warned today at UN headquarters in New York.

19 Nov 2013

World Toilet Day

South Sudan joins the international community on 19 November in marking World Toilet Day, which aims to change behaviour on issues ranging from water management to open air defecation. Of the world’s seven billion people, only 4.5 billion have access to toilets or latrines.

19 Nov 2013

Western Equatoria officials learn accountability

15 November 2013 – To assist the government officials in delivering services to local citizens, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) today concluded a training on accountability of public funds in the Western Equatoria State capital Yambio.

18 Nov 2013

Humanitarian appeal seeks $1.1 billion, sets new direction

14 November 2013 - The South Sudanese government and aid agencies launched the humanitarian appeal for 2014-2016 today, seeking $1.1 billion to meet the needs of the most vulnerable.

14 Nov 2013

First phase of livestock patrol training ends in Jonglei

14 November 2013 - Strengthening efforts to tackle cattle raiding in Jonglei State, South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) officers today completed a training course in Malou, Bor County.

14 Nov 2013

Unity SPLA trained in human rights

14 November 2013 - To increase their knowledge of human rights and the country’s constitution, UNMISS completed a three-day training in Pariang County, Unity State, today for members of the South Sudanese army.

14 Nov 2013

Livestock patrol training

A third batch of 38 South Sudan National Police Service officers completed an eight-week course in livestock patrol tactics given by UN Police in Malau, Jonglei State, on 13 November, bringing the total number trained to 151. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret

14 Nov 2013

UNMISS launches water filter project in Terekeka

11 November 2013- Seeking to assist about 300 households in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State, with improved hygiene and sanitation, UNMISS launched a water filter production project there today.

12 Nov 2013

UNMISS engineers help control fresh Bor floods

11 November 2013 - UNMISS South Korean peacekeepers are digging water channels in the Jonglei State capital Bor to assist residents control fresh floods that have displaced them from their homes.

12 Nov 2013

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